Talbot establishes crisis management unit in Australia
November 2 2015 by InsuranceAsia News Staff-
Surge in claims volume testing APAC service capabilities
- November 30
Increasing nat cat losses, rising cyber claims and inflation leave regional response infrastructure in danger of being overwhelmed, lengthening lead times significantly and driving up costs.
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Siddhartha Medappa returns to Zurich as APAC head of risk
- November 29
Sydney-based Medappa joins from Tokio Marine, where he was chief underwriting and reinsurance officer.
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Wild weather hits eastern Australia; further storms, hail and heavy rainfall expected
- November 29
The Bureau of Meteorology said the downpour expected this week is going to be well in excess of a month's worth of rainfall.
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Parametrics primed for APAC’s insurance mainstream: Descartes
- November 28
As the search for nat cat capacity grows in the region, the MGA is looking at 'solid double-digit' premium growth this year on more demand from Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific islands and the Philippines.
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Capital Consulting International seeks to expand into new markets and double its APAC presence
The consultant is exploring potential acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand, and expanding its footprint in South-East Asia, Korea and Japan.
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Peak Re | From cybercrime to mental well-being: evolving needs of emerging Asia
Managing these daunting risks will require a multi-stakeholder approach to risk identification, financing and mitigation.
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AXA XL | Battery-powered ships: Moving from the drawing board to the seas
Electric ferries are increasing in popularity but there is plenty of work ahead to move away from ships using heavy diesel oil.